Blanc backs English sparkling
French celebrity chef Raymond Blanc OBE has got behind English sparkling wine, dubbing it: “a serious contender for the world’s best fizz.”
TV show fails to benefit from English sparkling buzz
Contestants on the BBC’s The Apprentice completely failed to capture the excitement and spirit of dynamism in the English wine trade, according to UK wine merchants.
Novum backs Indian wine with second listing
Novum Wines has added a second Indian wine producer to its portfolio with the listing of Fratelli Wines from Akluj in Maharashtra.
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M&S in Eastern-Med wine push
Supermarket chain Marks & Spencer is championing wines from the Eastern Mediterranean in an attempt to tap into the growing call for flavours from this part of the world.
Co-Op’s wine buyer bashes min pricing plans
Scotland’s proposed 50p minimum price has not impressed Paul Bastard, the Co-Op’s long-standing head wine buyer.
Chile beats Bordeaux in blind tasting
Chilean wine Seña has beaten Bordeaux first growths and top Italian estates in a blind tasting in London.
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db’s Lucy Shaw talks to celebrity chef Raymond Blanc about his love of English sparkling wine and why he’s never been bothered about Michelin stars.
LIWF 2012
Cono Sur to unveil new Bicicleta packaging
Cono Sur is set to unveil to UK consumers new, premium packaging for the Bicicleta range at this month’s London International Wine Fair (LIWF).
China to exhibit at LIWF for first time
China is to take a stand at this year’s Distil for the first time.
World Wine Agencies launching unique LIWF prize draw
World Wine Agencies (Bath) Ltd will unveil an unique prize draw at the 2012 London International Wine Fair.
New En Rama the most “intense” yet
Tio Pepe Fino En Rama is to return with the most intense bottling yet; made from the best barrel from four ancient Tio Pepe soleras.
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